Distinguished - Comprehensively describes the situation and negotiation environment and accurately identifies the parties and their bargaining positions.

Proficient - Describes the situation and negotiation environment and identifies the parties and their bargaining positions. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally describes the situation and negotiation environment and identifies the parties and their bargaining positions. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the situation and negotiation environment; however, the description does not identify the parties and their bargaining positions. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the situation and negotiation environment and the identification of the parties are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Completely presents the type of third-party intervention and procedures and thoroughly explains how the BATNA is derived.

Proficient - Presents the type of third-party intervention and procedures and explains how the BATNA is derived. The presentation or the explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Somewhat presents the type of third-party intervention and procedures and explains how the BATNA is derived. The presentation and/or the explanation are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to present the type of third-party intervention and procedures; however does not explain how the BATNA is derived. The presentation and the explanation are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The type of third-party intervention and procedures and explanation of how the BATNA are derived are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly evaluates the relevant theoretical methods, sources of power, and procedures used in the negotiation process.

Proficient - Evaluates the relevant theoretical methods, sources of power, and procedures used in the negotiation process. The evaluation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially evaluates the relevant theoretical methods, sources of power, and procedures used in the negotiation process. The evaluation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate the relevant theoretical methods, sources of power, and procedures used in the negotiation process; however, the evaluation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The evaluation of the relevant theoretical methods, sources of power, and procedures used in the negotiation process is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively examines the mechanics of the procedures of negotiation in the terms of framing, packaging, use of questions, and types of proposals. Expertly applies concepts and vocabulary from the text and/or additional scholarly research.

Proficient - Examines the mechanics of the procedures of negotiation in the terms of framing, packaging, use of questions, and types of proposals. Sufficiently applies concepts and vocabulary from the text and/or additional scholarly research.

Basic - Somewhat examines the mechanics of the procedures of negotiation in the terms of framing, packaging, use of questions, and types of proposals. Minimally applies concepts and vocabulary from the text and/or additional scholarly research.

Below Expectations - Attempts to examine the mechanics of the procedures of negotiation in the terms of framing, packaging, use of questions, and types of proposals; however, concepts and vocabulary from the text and/or additional scholarly research are not applied.

Non-Performance - The examination of the mechanics of the procedures of negotiation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly assesses the strategies utilized and the results achieved and/or anticipated in the settlement.

Proficient - Assesses the strategies utilized and the results achieved and/or anticipated in the settlement. The assessment is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially assesses strategies utilized and the results achieved and/or anticipated in the settlement. The assessment is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to assess strategies utilized and the results achieved and/or anticipated in the settlement; however, the assessment is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The assessment of the strategies utilized and the results achieved and/or anticipated in the settlement are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - Paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.

Basic - Paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - Paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Employs persuasive information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Below Expectations - Displays information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.